Delhi air becomes very poor; SC permits panel to decide on easing of curbs

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air quality became toxic on Saturday, deteriorating further after it had slightly improved in the previous days. Meanwhile, the Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the Supreme Court on Friday that it inspected 1,534 places and issued an immediate closure notice to 228 industrial units to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR. 

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous or 'severe'.

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